Amerex - Production Assembler - Powder Mill

Amerex • Trussville, AL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Assembler will use a variety of hand and power tools and fixtures to correctly assemble various fire extinguisher parts and pack according to specifications. This position regularly works 5:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Mandatory overtime on Fridays will be required.

Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a post offer drug test, background check, and fitness review.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Willing to train, work, and rotate through all department work stations and work in other departments as needed.
• Capable of working in seasonal high temperatures and humidity (conditioned air environment).

Nice To Haves

• No phone inquiries accepted - you will be contacted if selected for an interview.
• Please bring a valid state issued ID with photo if interview is scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate powder mills which includes operating PLC screens while running grinders and mixers with the correct ingredients from a blueprint to make powder for fire extinguishers.
• Cleaning up using industrial style vacuum and hoses, shoveling material into buckets or drums/ moving unloading railcars into a bucket elevator/screw auger under ground making sure material goes to the correct silo for storage of raw materials.
• Operating forklift to get the correct materials down from racks to set up and operate the powder mills
• Must be mechanically inclined using standard tools and some power tools/ open minded and willing to learn and progress in a manufacturing environment.
• Utilize hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment, including tools.
• Read and decipher schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company work and safety rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity – the ability to precisely assemble parts/assemblies on fast paced production line.
• Comprehend and follow blueprints, work instructions, EHS, and job procedures, JSA’s, and applicable paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees